The Purple Stockings is a novel written by Edward Salisbury Field and first published in 1911. The story follows the life of a young woman named Ellen who is forced to marry a wealthy but cruel man named John. Ellen's life is turned upside down when she discovers that her husband is having an affair with her best friend. She is left alone to deal with the consequences of this betrayal and must find a way to move on with her life.As Ellen struggles...